This story should remind everyone about the damage a small unit of terrorists can inflict on open societies where neighborly trust and commerce prevail. I’m going to go out on a limb here and suggest that liberals continue to misdiagnose the problem. Half the time, they argue that Al-Qaeda is disorganized and that the threat is overblown. The other half, when at least admitting a problem, think it’s a police matter and not a military one.

To those who hold either mindset, you need to understand that just because Al-Qaeda means, “the base,” doesn’t mean they have 8:00am conference calls with every one of the tens of millions of radicalized Muslims on the planet. You are correct though. There is indeed something that binds Al Qaeda with these people. A way for them to all be united and informed. A tacit understanding that motivates and guides them. A manual for life and a handbook with all the answers. Figure it out. Besides, you don’t agree with profiling or wiretaps anyways, and this is an international issue being financed in Saudi Arabia and Iran. So beyond good old “blue” diligently supporting Uncle Sam, the only local involvement we suggest is a capable Americanization plan for new immigrants.